| Author |
Petőfi, Sándor, 1823-1849 |
| Title |
Petőfi Sándor összes költeményei
Hazai művészek rajzaival díszített negyedik népies kiadás
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Albert László from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://archive.org/details/toronto)
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| Summary |
"Petőfi Sándor összes költeményei" by Sándor Petőfi is a collection of poems written in the mid-19th century. This work showcases the literary brilliance of Petőfi, a prominent Hungarian poet known for his passionate verses that often revolve around themes of love, freedom, and national identity. Through his evocative language and profound exploration of human emotions, Petőfi's poetry captures the spirit of Hungarian culture and the aspirations of his time. The opening portion of the collection introduces a narrative poem titled "János Vitéz," which follows the adventures of a shepherd boy named János and his beloved, Iluska. The verses describe their youthful love against a vibrant pastoral backdrop, filled with imagery of nature and rural life. However, their lives are disrupted by misfortune and separation, driving János to seek his fortune and face various challenges, including battles and adventures, all for the sake of reuniting with Iluska. This section establishes the emotional depth and storytelling quality that characterize Petőfi's poetry, inviting readers to delve further into the world of these vividly drawn characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Hungarian poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41504 |
| Release Date |
Nov 28, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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